Almond Flour Banana Bread

An easy and really delicious almond flour banana bread makes for a delecious breakfast! This banana bread with coconut oil is low carb and super moist.

We have delicious banana bread recipes for everyone here! The choices range from chocolate chip banana bread (literally, the best ever banana bread) to double chocolate banana bread for the chocoholic and easy coconut banana bread if you like tropical flavors! And, today, here is a delicious almond flour banana bread if you like it low carb!

A delicious banana bread made with almond flour and coconut oil

I love this banana bread because the addition of almond flour and coconut oil gives it a new flavor profile and great texture. It’s moist and super easy to make which is perfect for an afternoon when you’re craving some tasty banana bread. Indeed, it comes together in about an hour and the most difficult part is to wait for it to cool.

This homemade banana bread is perfect for times that you have some almond flour left on hand or a couple ripe bananas that no one’s going to eat.

Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in banana bread?

Yes you can easily substitute coconut oil for butter in banana bread. Coconut oil is a good substitute because of its resistance to high temperature and acts almost like butter in baking. The ratio of coconut butter to unsalted butter in baking is 1:1.

Almond flour banana bread ingredients

To make this moist banana bread with almond flour you need:

• Coconut oil
• Brown Sugar
• Eggs
• Bananas
• Almond flour
• All purpose flour

Is almond flour gluten free?

Since almond flour is made 100% from almonds, it is gluten free.

How to make easy banana bread with coconut oil

Start by mixing coconut oil and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add in eggs and mix well.

Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla. Add in almond flour, all purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda to the mixture.

Transfer the banana bread batter to a 9×5 loaf pan that’s lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the oven for about 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let the banana bread cool completely and then slice.

Is almond meal and almond flour the same thing?

Almond flour and almond meal are the same thing as they’re both fine powdered almonds.

How to store almond flour banana bread

Wrap almond flour banana bread tightly in a plastic wrap and store in a cool place for about two days. After two days, refrigerate the leftovers wrapped in a plastic wrap.

Looking for more banana bread recipes?

• Easy oatmeal banana bread
• Zucchini banana bread
• Peanut butter banana bread
• Healthy pumpkin banana bread
• Sour cream banana bread
• Banana bread muffins

Notes and tips for making banana bread with almond flour

• Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature. This will result in ingredients combining smoothly and evenly.
• You can toast a slice of almond flour banana bread for breakfast and serve it with almond butter or unsalted butter.
• To make this banana bread recipe, use bananas that are ripe but not black. If bananas are too ripe, they will affect the texture of the banana bread.
• You can add walnuts or pecans to this easy banana bread recipe. Simply add them on top of the banana bread batter before baking.

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Almond Flour Banana Bread

An easy and really delicious almond flour banana bread is what you need for breakfast! This banana bread with coconut oil is low carb and super moist! 

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 230 kcal

Author Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 bananas mashed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. 

2. Mix melted coconut butter with brown sugar in a large bowl. 

3. Add in the eggs and mix very well. 

4. Mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract. 

5. Add in almond flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 

6. Mix gently until it's all incorporated. 

7. Pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan and bake in the oven for about 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 

8. Cool completely before slicing.